African Ministers, health experts and other stakeholders are currently meeting in Ghana on how to check the biggest ever outbreak of the Ebola virus from extending further. African Examiner gathered from CNN that the World Health Organization (WHO) has earlier warned that “drastic action” was needed to halt the killer in its tracks. So far, […]
By African Examiner For 265 graduates of the College of Health Technology College, Harvey Road, Yaba, it was a joyful day on Thursday as Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola offered them automatic employment while attending the second Convocation of the College. The Governor, who spoke at Harvey Road, Yaba Campus of the school before […]
The Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a warning to the Ekiti State civil servants collaborating with the out going APC -led government to loot the state’s treasury. According to a press statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Pastor Kola Oluwawole and made available to the press in Ado Ekiti on […]
The ongoing world football tournament in Brazil recorded a disaster last night as a flyover collapsed onto vehicles in the mundial host city of Belo Horizonte, killing two people. The concrete and steel bridge, which was under construction, fell onto traffic on a busy highway. The flyover is part of the World Cup infrastructures aimed […]
By Eric Ojo The Nigerian government is set to kick-start a new financing scheme that will go a long way in helping Nigerians in buy brand new vehicles with less difficulty in terms of affordability. The new scheme, which will commence in the next four months, will make it possible for Nigerians to buy new […]
Jacob Oyewale The Edo state government has cancelled competency test introduced by the incumbent Governor Adams Oshiomhole for the state’s teachers. Oshiomhole announced the cancellation Thursday during an interactive session with the executives of Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Benin, the state capital. The Governor […]
Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sued Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over plans to create 18 new Local Council Development Areas out of the existing 16 Local Governments in the state. In the suit number HAD/75/2014 filed at the High Court of Justice, Ado-Ekiti Judicial Division on July 1, […]
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter has suspended the proposed 3-day warning strike earlier scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 2nd 2014. According to a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday and jointly signed by the Chairman Association, Magistrate K. A Yahaya the strike was suspended following assurances received from the Kwara State […]
The National Conference on Thursday resolved that the office of the President of Nigeria shall rotate between the North and South and revolve among the geo-political zones. It was also agreed that the office of the state governors shall be rotated among the three senatorial districts of each state while that of the local government […]
From Oyewale Oyelola The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed poor services by telecommunication service providers in Nigeria to multiple taxation. NCC Public Affairs Director, Tony Ojobo made this assertion on Thursday while speaking to Journalists in Abuja. According to him, “Many telecom base stations were shut down for tax related issues by government agencies. […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos In its effort to control flood disaster, the Plateau State Government has directed that houses built on waterways be demolished. Governor Jonah Jang gave the directive on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing projects in Jos, the state capital and its environs. The Governor said: “One thing I have observed at Utonkon […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Amb. Rufus Akeju to proceed on leave to ensure that the controversial REC does not oversee the August 9 governorship election in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate for the election, Senator Iyiola Omisore have on […]
By Olawale Rasheed A recent review of the agricultural sector in Osun state revealed many interesting facts. One is a fantastic official report of marvelous progress which are disputed by unofficial reports collated by coalition of civil society organizations . Senator Iyiola Omisore opened up on his viewpoints and agenda on the state agricultural sector. […]
-Urges SON Compel Manufacturers To Retool Their Plant The House of Representatives has upheld the use of 42.5mpa grade cement for standard construction works in the country, saying it was more durable and less susceptible to misapplication. The House, which adopted the report of the Hon. Yakubu Dogara (APC, Bauchi)-led committee which investigated the incidence […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Victor Edoror as the new Deputy Speaker of its legislative house. Edoror, representing Akoko – Edo constituency 1 election was sequel to a motion moved by Bamidele Oloruntoba and seconded by Sunday Osazemwinde representing Ovia North East constituency 1. The development was occasioned by the sack of […]
Stephen Keshi has revealed his time as Nigeria coach ended because his contract was not renewed. It was widely reported that Keshi resigned after Nigeria were knocked out of the World Cup by France on Monday. In a statement on the Nigerian Football Federation website, Keshi said: “I was a bit shocked that the global […]
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has confirmed his desire to take Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo back to the Riverside Stadium on loan next season. The Chelsea youngster returned from World Cup duty with Nigeria this week and impressed the Middlesbrough boss during his four appearances in Brazil. “I like Kenneth not because of what he has […]
Ignatius Okpara, Awka In a clear demonstration of love and appreciating her contributions, the Awka South Council Area of Anambra State has concluded plans to name a major street in the city after the late Information and Communication Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili. The Former Director General of National Agency for Food Drug Administration and […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin Residents of Uwa Street in Benin city, the Edo state capital were thrown into pandemonium on Tuesday, as a middle aged driver (names withheld) allegedly beat to death a Police Corporal, Osas Agbonmwenma. African Examiner Correspondent learnt that the deceased, until his demise served at St. Saviour Police Division, Benin. The Corporal, […]
One of the widows of the late Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao and mother of fuel subsidy fraud suspect, Alhaja Jelilat Arisekola, is dead. Newsverge revealed to African Examiner.that Alhaja Arisekola-Alao died in an auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Wednesday morning. This is barely two weeks after the death of her husband in […]
